Ei

human history

Ei. Necklace. Personal adornment. Consisting of ua mata koviriviri (red seeds) and two types of pupu (shells). Pupu rengarenga (yellow necklace-shell, Orobophana pacifica shell) and black shells (possibly clithon scripta). The pupu (shells) and seeds are bored, with nylon wire threaded through the holes forming the Ei (necklace).

Nama tāpiringa: 1981.116 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Seed and shell necklace (English)

Accession Number

1981.116

Rā Tāpiringa

02 Apr 1981

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

49196 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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Ei, 1981.116, 49196, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 19 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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